Snyder Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Farmington, Iowa, Snyder Dam is a private earth dam completed in 2004 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

With a height of 27 feet and a length of 422 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.8 acres. It is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies.

Snyder Dam, situated on TR-Indian Creek, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 3 feet, and the dam has no outlet gates or associated structures. Although the dam meets state guidelines, it lacks emergency action plans and inundation maps.

Overall, Snyder Dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection and stock maintenance in the area, with a focus on small fish pond activities. As a privately owned structure, it plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Van Buren County, Iowa. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of Snyder Dam for years to come.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

422

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR- INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.8

Drainage Area

0.45

Nid Storage

122

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.